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Auction 95, Lot 17

"Globe Terrestre [on sheet with] Carte ou Planisphere General du Monde", Mallet, Alain Manesson

Subject: World

Period: 1683 (published)

Publication: Description de l'Univers

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4 x 5.6 inches
10.2 x 14.2 cm
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An interesting sheet with four different depictions of the world. At top is a sphere focusing on the Atlantic Ocean. At center are two globes, each partially split in two. At bottom is a double hemisphere map showing the ISLAND OF CALIFORNIA.

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Condition: B

Bit of minor foxing.

Estimate: $180 - $200

Sold for: $130

Closed on 6/13/2001

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